Having problems with macOS Mojave? Here is the fix

macOS is an advanced desktop operating system that fuels hundreds of millions of Mac devices on the market. macOS is Apple’s answer to Microsoft Windows and tends to get better and smarter every year. Apple’s macOS operating system has been through a number of major software updates since the launch day. Back in 2016, Apple unveiled macOS Sierra, the biggest macOS release that brought tons of changes to the operating system ranging from the ability to unlock your Mac from your Watch to Picture-in-picture mode in Safari.

Last year, macOS High Sierra spot the spotlight at Apple’s WWDC event. However, it came with small improvements as Apple put its focus on performance enhancements. At 2018 WWDC, macOS Mojave took center stage alongside iOS 12 and watchOS 5 following months of relentless rumors. Like its predecessor, macOS Mojave focuses on stability, but there are still a few surprises when it comes to Apple’s new version of macOS.

macOS Mojave has been around for three weeks only, but its problem reports have started to heat up. Indeed, a lot of macOS users are dealing with a number of macOS flaws ranging from issues with connectivity and app crashes to installation failed and unresponsive screen. Apple has acknowledged the issues and will address them in future updates. However, you can try re-installing macOS Mojave to see if the problem is fixed. Re-installing is a common practice when it comes to macOS as it helps fix some major issues. Doing so will reinstall your operating system only, meaning your user data or files remain the same. However, it’s a good idea to create a backup of your Mac in case something wrong comes up during the process.

You can back up your Mac using Time Machine. To do this, connect your hard drive to your Mac, then click on Apple logo at the top and select System Preferences from the drop-down menu. After that, select Time Machine, then click on Select Backup Disk and select your connected hard drive. Once you are done, click on Use Disk and turn on the switch.

How to re-install macOS Mojave

Once you have created a full backup, let’s proceed with how to re-install your macOS Mojave. The process is pretty simple and we will show you how in the section below.

Step one: Restart your Mac, then hold down the Command + R keys until you enter the Recovery mode

Step two: From the Utilities window, select the Reinstall macOS option and choose Continue to proceed

Step three: Next up, agree to terms and conditions and then select where you wish to install macOS Mojave

Step four: Now just simply click Continue to begin the reinstallation process. The process might take a while so make yourself a sandwich.

Step five: Once the installation is complete, log into your user account and check if all problems are dealt with.

How to clean install your macOS Mojave

If you are still having problems with your macOS Mojave, then the next solution is to perform a clean install of your Mac. Following this method, your personal data or settings will be erased on your computer, meaning that you need to set up the whole thing again.

Before proceeding, ensure that you create a backup of your Mac and have a macOS Mojave bootable USB installer dive. Assuming that you have met the requirements, let’s proceed with how to clean install your macOS Mojave.

Step one: First off, connect the bootable macOS Mojave installer drive you created earlier to your Mac and then reboot your Mac

Step two: Next up, hold the Option key on your Mac’s keyboard. Keep the key pressed until a boot selection menu shows up. From here, choose the Install macOS Mojave option and then hit Disk Utility

Step three: Now select the hard drive you want to format and clean install your macOS into and hit the Erase button

Step four: Name the hard drive you wish to format, then select Format and hit Mac OS Extended (Journaled) (if your Mac is using APFS, then select APFS from the list) and hit Erase. Once your hard drive is erased, then exit out of Disk Utility and select Install macOS from the macOS Utilities window

Step five: Select Continue and choose where you want to install your macOS Mojave. The installation process might take several minutes.

If you are having problems with macOS like connectivity issues, or poor battery life, then make sure you reboot your Mac to see if your problem is fixed. If nothing changes, then bring your Mac to a local Apple store to get support.

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